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Directions: In brief

The Indian city of Amritsar, home to the Sikhs’ fabulous Golden Temple, is to be served by direct flights from Heathrow for the first time. Jet Airways has announced the launch of three flights weekly, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from August 4, with one-way fares starting at £295.50. For details, visit www.jetairways.com.

RUNWAY CRASH

An Airbus A321, operated by an airline temporarily banned last year from flying in Germany, Switzerland, Holland and France, crashed on the runway at Rotterdam airport last Tuesday. Passengers on the no-frills Onur Air flight from Antalya escaped serious injury, but the plane was badly damaged in the accident.

Onur Air is part owned by First Choice, which charters its aircraft for flights to Turkey. Last year’s ban — which was not imposed by the UK — was put in place after inspectors reported serious safety failings. EU regulations require travel agents to inform passengers